Management of quadrigeminal arachnoid cyst associated with obstructive hydrocephalus: report on stereotactic ventricular - cystic stenting

Abstract

Quadrigeminal arachnoid cysts (QAC) are usually accompanied by a symptomatic obstructive hydrocephalus. Several endoscopic and surgical treatments exist; however, the critical location of these cysts further complicates treatment and usually more than one procedure is required. In this report, a 31 year old female with QAC and associated obstructive hydrocephalus was successfully treated with stereotactic placement of a permanent ventricular – cystic stent (intraventricualr – cystic catheterization) in single – session. Intraventricular – cystic stenting provides a long lasting communication between these two compartments, allowing persistent “physiologic” solution to this challenging condition.

Keywords:

• Quadrigeminal arachnoid cyst
• stereotactic
• stent
• hydrocephalus

Acknowledgements

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